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Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required. • Performs testing in all the sections of the laboratory including but not limited to Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology and Blood Banking. • Collection of specimens: verifies the identity of the patient and labels all samples according to established procedure & obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintains integrity of specimens in relation to the test performed; collects and prepares body fluid specimens for testing. • Respond appropriately to results with STAT, call results, patient waiting or timed specimens and notifies physicians of critical lab values with complete documentation. • Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follow up to resolve outstanding specimens. • Segregate and pack outsourced lab specimens according to requirement on timely basis • Consult with other departments, referral labs as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. • Collection of specimens: verifies the identity of the patient and labels all samples according to established procedure & obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintains integrity of specimens in relation to the test performed; collects and prepares body fluid specimens for testing. • Runs, documents and analyze quality control tests, as per Department policy (when appropriate). • Use the laboratory information system to release patient as per department policy. • Collect data and statistics needed in the quality improvement plan for the laboratory as per laboratory manager instructions. • Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instruments or problem solving issues. • Attends team meetings, and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested. • Participate in the CME program for the laboratory. • Maintains confidentiality of matters relating to patients. • Maintains the chain of command based on established policies and procedures • Works cooperatively with team members to identify and complete laboratory administrative responsibilities and meet department goals. • Participates in hospital/department activities to improve patient care/lab systems. • Participate in the maintenance of appropriate accreditation by regulatory agencies. Shares new information with all team members. • Adherence to infection control policies and protocols including the use of PPE appropriately.
Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required. • Performs testing in all the sections of the laboratory including but not limited to Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology and Blood Banking. • Collection of specimens: verifies the identity of the patient and labels all samples according to established procedure & obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintains integrity of specimens in relation to the test performed; collects and prepares body fluid specimens for testing. • Respond appropriately to results with STAT, call results, patient waiting or timed specimens and notifies physicians of critical lab values with complete documentation. • Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follow up to resolve outstanding specimens. • Segregate and pack outsourced lab specimens according to requirement on timely basis • Consult with other departments, referral labs as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. • Collection of specimens: verifies the identity of the patient and labels all samples according to established procedure & obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintains integrity of specimens in relation to the test performed; collects and prepares body fluid specimens for testing. • Runs, documents and analyze quality control tests, as per Department policy (when appropriate). • Use the laboratory information system to release patient as per department policy. • Collect data and statistics needed in the quality improvement plan for the laboratory as per laboratory manager instructions. • Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instruments or problem solving issues. • Attends team meetings, and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested. • Participate in the CME program for the laboratory. • Maintains confidentiality of matters relating to patients. • Maintains the chain of command based on established policies and procedures • Works cooperatively with team members to identify and complete laboratory administrative responsibilities and meet department goals. • Participates in hospital/department activities to improve patient care/lab systems. • Participate in the maintenance of appropriate accreditation by regulatory agencies. Shares new information with all team members. • Adherence to infection control policies and protocols including the use of PPE appropriately.
Qualification BSC/Diploma in laboratory sciences or equivalent Experience 2 Years of experience in laboratory field Knowledge / Technical Skills Computer Windows and LIS knowledge required Quality Assurance skills required